A nasogastric (NG) tube is a long flexible tube inserted into a person's nose and threaded into the stomach. An NG tube may be used for treatments such as draining liquid or air from the stomach and delivering medicines.
It also can deliver fluid that contains nutrients directly into the stomach. This is called tube feeding.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if your child has any problems.
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